Word of the Day: Rapscallion

Each group seems to have a member who is always getting up to something, whether pulling harmless tricks, breaking rules, or getting into a little bit of trouble with a cheeky look on their face. While they are not bad people, they are a bit naughty and have a playful nature. The word which perfectly encapsulates this naughty but nice individual is the word "rapscallion."The word is generally used in a light-hearted manner, and while there is no indication of any serious wrongdoing, there is a sense of enjoyment taken in getting into a bit of trouble and having a playful nature.Rapscallion refers to a mischievous or playful person, often someone who causes minor trouble harmlessly or amusingly.The word "rapscallion" is said to have been coined in the 17th century in England, perhaps as a derivative of the word "rascal." However, it has come to have its own light-hearted tone, used to describe a person who behaves in a cheeky manner rather than in a harmful way.The exact origin of the word "rapscallion" is not known for sure. However, it has come to have a light-hearted tone of mischief and troublemaking.